The border between the United States and Canada, referred to as the International Boundary, is famous for being the longest border in the world between two countries. It is also the longest militarily undefended border in the world, though civil restrictions and regulations are in place. There are several important bridge and tunnel crossings which traverse farmlands, prairies, maritime areas etc between the two countries. The most popular and famous one is the Rainbow Bridge across the Niagara Falls across the states of Ontario in Canada and New York in the US. Thousands of tourists from almost every country in the world gather here and given the holiday atmosphere and the relaxed attitude of people, accidents can and do happen.

Given the close relationship and proximity between the two countries, there is a constant movement of people, vehicles, goods etc across the border for trade, tourism, business, state, social and economic reasons. However, the legal systems of both countries are distinct and separate and in case of a mishap or accident, a personal injury lawyer in the country where the incident occurred should be contacted immediately.

If you’re an American tourist injured/harmed in an accident in Ontario, or any other place in Canada, then you should be represented by a local Ontarian or Canadian personal injury lawyer to claim compensation.

Cross border accidents involving Canadian tourists in the US would require them to be represented by local American personal injury lawyers.

Ontario Highway Traffic Act

Trucks, buses, cars and all manner of vehicles travel constantly across the border and accidents are bound to happen on Ontario roads. One of the difficulties that travelers/tourists driving in Ontario face is that under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act Section 193 (1) the driver is presumed to be at fault if a pedestrian is injured by them in an accident. This is something that many people from outside the country need help with, and Singh Barristers’ experienced personal injury lawyers, who are well-versed with these laws can certainly be of great assistance.

Other Kinds of Cross border Accidents 

As business travelers/tourists in Canada, if you or a loved one is injured/harmed in an accident in this country, you are entitled to compensation. The kinds of accidents that may happen to you here would include:

• Slip and Fall
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Amusement Park, Resort, Hotel, Restaurant, Pub Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Animal Attacks, Dog Bites
• Medical Malpractice and many more.

How We Can Assist

It’s crucial that victims of accidents or mishaps in Canada contact a personal injury lawyer or firm that can represent them in both countries or has arrangements with a firm in the other country. Tourists/travelers involved in an accident in another country, like victims of accidents everywhere, are usually in a state of shock, confusion, grief, fear or anxiety. In such a vulnerable state, they may make statements, provide access to their private information or sign documents which could adversely affect their personal injury claim later. Our accident injury lawyers available 24×7 can come to your assistance immediately and represent you in all communication with the at-fault party and insurers. We can provide a swift, comprehensive and genuine assessment of your case. Being local professionals, we have the knowledge, expertise and experience with the local laws and procedures. In personal injury cases, it’s vital that claims are filed within the stipulated time-frame. Your case requires timely filing of paperwork and submissions.

Our free consultation injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, and no fees have to be paid up front, but only when the case is completely and satisfactorily settled. We can also assist you with getting the best medical treatment if necessary, since as a tourist you may not be familiar with the local facilities. Some clients may prefer to return to their own countries for medical treatment. American cases could be specially complicated given the high cost of medical treatment in the United States. Further, our personal injury and serious injury lawyers can speak a variety of international languages making communication easy.

We can continue working on your case after you return to your home country. This would include gathering photographic/documentary evidence, assembling eye-witnesses and experts and accessing police and medical records to ensure that your case is strong and robust enough to provide you with the maximum possible compensation as swiftly and easily as possible. We keep you regularly updated via the latest technology even after you return to your home country.

At Singh Barristers, we aim to provide the best possible assistance to visitors to our country and ensure that their rights are protected and interests safeguarded.

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help.TM (416 931 5015)